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Alison Louise Balsom, Lady Mendes, OBE (born 7 October 1978) is an English trumpet soloist, arranger, producer, and music educator. Balsom was awarded Artist of the Year at the 2013 Gramophone Awards and has won three Classic BRIT Awards and three German Echo Awards, and was a soloist at the BBC Last Night of the Proms in 2009.
Alison Balsom is a renowned trumpet player and producer who has collaborated with leading orchestras, conductors and ensembles. She has won multiple awards, commissioned new works, and performed at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide.
Apr 9, 2024 · From elephant blasts to spiritual jazz, Wynton Marsalis’s concerto is a history of the world in trumpet form. As she prepares to give the UK premiere, Balsom describes the thrill of playing it
Alison Balsom is a star trumpeter with a forward-looking musical philosophy. Learn more about her life, career, best recordings and news on Classic FM.
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Explore the discography of Alison Balsom, the award-winning trumpeter and classical musician, who has released various albums of baroque, jazz and classical music on different labels. Find out more about her latest album Quiet City, her collaborations with Bach, Purcell, Handel and other composers, and her recital with piano.
Learn about the career and achievements of Alison Balsom, a three-time OBE and Gramophone Artist of the Year, who has performed and recorded with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. Discover her upcoming Baroque Concertos album with Trevor Pinnock and her artistic direction of the Cheltenham Music Festival.